Series goes to hell in ‘Crow: Wicked Prayer’ (2005)
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The first three “Crows” are forgivable if you’re a kind critic. But “The Crow: Wicked Prayer” is utterly indefensible.
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Series goes to hell in ‘Crow: Wicked Prayer’ (2005)
‘Screamers: The Hunting’ (2009) a redundant trek
PKD flashback (Movie review): We return to the world of “Second Variety” adaptation “Screamers” with a lower budget and the same story.
‘The Crow: Salvation’ (2000) serves up more Goth ennui
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The filmmaking team is new, but this third “Crow” film retains the moodily depressive Goth tone.
‘Blade Runner’ shorts (2017) ease us back to neon streets
PKD flashback (Reviews): Three short prequel films expand the world of “Blade Runner 2049” as a way to promote the movie.
Carter’s ‘Harsh Realm’ (1999-2000) gets harsh treatment
One-season wonders (TV review): The timing seemed perfect, as it came out right after “The Matrix.” But people had gotten their 1999 fill of VR worlds.
‘Freddy vs. Jason’ (2003) mostly delivers the goods
Reliving the ‘Nightmares’ (Movie review): It took too long for this monster mash to reach screens, but it’s nice to get a slick, smart take on the franchises.
‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ appeals to geeks, kids
TV review: “Camp Cretaceous” Season 1 successfully walks the tightrope, giving something to both kids and adult “Jurassic Park” geeks.
‘Swamp Thing’ much better than previous screen versions
First episode impressions (TV review): DC Universe’s “Swamp Thing” — now on The CW — massively improves on the ridiculous 1980s movies.
All 21 episodes of ‘Dark Angel’ Season 2 (2001-02), ranked
TV review: James Cameron’s “Dark Angel” Season 2 starts slow and finishes strong in what unfortunately turns out to be its final season.
‘Power Rangers’ (2017) turns into overlong bombast
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): It starts as a solid teen film, but this new version of “Power Rangers” gets a little long in the tooth.